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Cheteshwar Pujara Responds to Exclusion from England Tour, Says He's Ready if Called

With Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin having retired, and Mohammed Shami left out due to fitness concerns, India’s current Test squad touring England—led by Shubman Gill—is among the least experienced in recent history. The absence of seasoned batters like Kohli and Rohit has signifi...

Ravindra Jadeja Expresses Interest in Test Captaincy, Reflects on Learnings from Dhoni

Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has expressed his desire to captain India in Test cricket, drawing on leadership insights gained from playing under a range of iconic captains throughout his career. Speaking to teammate Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel, the 36-year-old said, “Yes, definit...

AB de Villiers Fumes at "Lazy" Criticism of RCB Bowlers After Thrilling IPL 2025 Victory

India's Bengaluru Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star AB de Villiers has fiercely defended the team's bowlers after a thrilling victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2025. He has taken goal at what he describes it’s "unfair and lazy" criticism, even though RCB was able to chase down a c...

Van Rams Into Liverpool Title Parade Crowd, Injuring Over 45

A 53-year-old British man drove a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool football fans celebrating the city's Premier League title on Monday (May 26, 2025), injuring more than 45 people and turning a day of joy into chaos and panic. Authorities said the man, who was arrested at the scene, is believed to have acted alone. T...

Priyank Panchal Retires from All Forms of Cricket After Illustrious 17-Year Career

Gujarat’s former captain Priyank Panchal, who also captained India A and was part of the senior national squad, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) confirmed on Monday, May 26, 2025. The 35-year-old right-handed opener had an impressive domestic career, p...

Daniel Vettori Backs Nitish Kumar Reddy Despite Middling IPL 2025 Season, Cites Injury as Factor

Daniel Vettori commented on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s somewhat underwhelming IPL 2025 season, especially considering his key role in SRH’s lineup during IPL 2024. The SRH head coach acknowledged that batting at positions four or five can be challenging for young players, as maintaining a good scoring rate from t...

Sunrisers Hyderabad Score Third-Highest IPL Total with Heinrich Klaasen’s Rapid Century

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) once again showcased their explosive batting prowess in the Indian Premier League 2024 by posting a massive 278-run total—the third-highest in IPL history—against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The standout performance came from Heinrich Klaasen, who scored...

Mumbai Indians Secure IPL 2025 Playoff Spot with Dominant Win Over Delhi Capitals

Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir smashed 48 runs off the final 12 balls, while Mitchell Santner dismantled Delhi Capitals’ middle order to help Mumbai Indians secure a playoff spot in IPL 2025. DC bowlers had kept things tight for 18 overs, but Suryakumar and Dhir’s explosive late innings turned the game dec...

England vs Zimbabwe: Four-Day Test at Trent Bridge Marks Zimbabwe’s Return to Top-Level Cricket

For England, this upcoming match is mostly a warm-up before tougher challenges, while for Zimbabwe, it carries great significance. Starting Thursday at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, England and Zimbabwe will face off in a rare four-day Test match, marking their first encounter at the international level in 18 years sinc...

IPL 2025: Digvesh Rathi and Abhishek Sharma Clash Overshadows Lucknow Super Giants’ Fourth Consecutive Loss

Lucknow Super Giants suffered their fourth straight defeat in IPL 2025, officially ending their playoff hopes, but the match was overshadowed by a heated incident between spinner Digvesh Rathi and Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma. The clash began when Rathi dismissed Abhishek and celebrated by pulling out a n...

Rishabh Pant Reflects on LSG’s IPL Exit Amid Bowling Woes; Abhishek Sharma Credits Clear Strategy for SRH Victory

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant on Monday acknowledged the challenges his team faced in coping with the absence of key bowlers, which contributed to their exit from the IPL playoffs race. LSG’s six-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad dashed their hopes of finishing in the top four, with the bowling uni...

Shreyas Iyer Becomes First IPL Captain to Lead Three Teams to Playoffs, Guides Punjab Kings to Historic 2025 Spot

Shreyas Iyer set a new record on Sunday by becoming the first captain in IPL history to lead three different franchises to playoff qualification, as Punjab Kings secured their spot in the 2025 IPL playoffs for the first time in 11 years. After missing the 2023 season due to a back injury, Iyer made a remarkable comebac...

Rahul Dravid Hails Rohit Sharma as Wankhede Stand Named in His Honour

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid praised former Test captain Rohit Sharma after the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) honoured him by naming a stand at Wankhede Stadium after him. Calling it a fitting tribute, Dravid said it reflects Rohit's outstanding contributions to both Mumbai and Indian cricket. Rahul Dravi...

Neeraj Chopra Crosses 90m Mark for the First Time, Finishes Second in Diamond League

Relieved, happy, yet slightly disappointed, Neeraj Chopra expressed mixed emotions after finally breaching the 90m mark in javelin throw. At the Diamond League opener, Chopra achieved a personal best of 90.23m, finishing second to Germany’s Julian Weber, who topped with a 91.06m throw in his final attempt. While ...

Delhi Capitals Eye Top-Order Stability with KL Rahul as Opener for Final IPL 2025 League MatchesDelhi Capitals Eye Top-Order Stability with KL Rahul as Opener for Final IPL 2025 League Matches

Delhi Capitals are considering adjusting their batting order for the final three league matches of the IPL, with experienced batter KL Rahul expected to return as an opener for the team led by Axar Patel. Currently positioned fifth on the points table with 13 points from 11 games, DC aims to strengthen their top order...

Virat Kohli Announces Shock Retirement from Test Cricket Ahead of England Series

India’s star batsman Virat Kohli stunned cricket fans worldwide by announcing his retirement from Test cricket just before the five-match Test series against England began. Kohli faced a challenging phase during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, drawing criticism from fans and experts over his form. However, former So...

Top Indian Cyclist Esow Alban Injured in Minor Road Accident During Training in Delhi

Top Indian cyclist Esow Alban was reportedly hit from behind by two speeding motorcyclists while training near the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi on Wednesday. Esow, who sustained minor injuries, shared the incident on Instagram, describing how the bikers, traveling at over 100 km/h, struck him despite him b...

How Virat Kohli Transformed Indian Cricket Mindset During Historic Australia Series: Insights from Coach Bharat Arun

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun, who witnessed Virat Kohli’s prime across all formats, shared how Kohli transformed the mindset of the Indian team during the historic 2018-19 Australia tour while captaining the side. Kohli led India to become the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia, showcasi...

Virat Kohli: Big Revelation in Report – Kohli Wasn't Fitting into the Test Team

Virat Kohli Test Retirement: Virat Kohli, at the age of 36, bid farewell to Test cricket, which came as a big surprise to the cricket world. According to reports, the BCCI informed him that he was no longer fitting into the team for red-ball cricket and that his position had become uncertain. However, the board did not...

Virat Kohli Retires from Test Cricket: A Fierce Farewell to the Game He Loved

Just 770 runs short of reaching 10,000 in Test cricket, Virat Kohli shocked fans by announcing his retirement from the format on May 12. While the decision had been made earlier and communicated to the BCCI, many hoped he would lead India in England, especially after Rohit Sharma retired just days prior. Kohli's exit e...

Virat Kohli Announces Retirement from Test Cricket Ahead of England Series

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday through an Instagram post, stepping away from the format with immediate effect. His decision comes just ahead of India’s five-match Test series against England in June and follows Rohit Sharma’s recent exit from the format as well. Kohli reti...

Rohit Sharma Backs Armed Forces Amid India-Pakistan Escalation

Amid intensifying military tensions between India and Pakistan, former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt message in support of the Indian armed forces. As missile strikes and retaliatory attacks continue along the Line of Control, Rohit called for national unity and urged citizens to act responsibl...

IPL 2025 Suspended Amid India-Pakistan Tensions Following Terror Attack and Missile Strikes

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended indefinitely due to growing security concerns following escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, according to sources in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) quoted by Hindustan Times on Friday. This decision follows the cancellati...

Pakistan Olympian Arshad Nadeem’s Instagram Blocked in India Amid Rising Tensions

Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion, had his Instagram account blocked in India on Wednesday evening, just days after a terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 Indian tourists. Nadeem, who holds the Olympic title in men’s javelin, now has a restricted profile in India...

Novak Djokovic Withdraws from Italian Open Amid Ongoing Struggles Ahead of French Open

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Italian Open in Rome amid a slump in form, extending his three-match losing streak. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was recently defeated by Matteo Arnaldi at the Madrid Open. Tournament officials confirmed his absence on social media, while Djokovic shared on Instagram: &...

Neeraj Chopra Trolled for Inviting Pakistani Athlete, Questions Raised on His Patriotism

Neeraj Chopra is currently in the news due to a controversy. He had invited Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem to the NC Classic event in Bengaluru on May 24. However, after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, there was widespread anger in the country, and Neeraj started being trolled. People began questioning...

Garuda Aerospace Raises ₹100 Crore in Series B to Boost Defence Drone Tech

Drone startup Garuda Aerospace, supported by former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni, has secured ₹100 crore in its Series B funding round from early-stage investor Venture Catalysts, valuing the company at $250 million. The Chennai-based firm will use the funds to boost drone manufacturing, scale up production, and f...

LSG vs CSK: "I'm Surprised I Got It..." – MS Dhoni Reveals Who Truly Deserved Player of the Match Award

LSG vs CSK, IPL 2025: In the match held at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, MS Dhoni-led CSK successfully chased down the target of 167 runs in 19.3 overs. This marked CSK’s second win of the season. Dhoni scored a quickfire 26 runs off just 11 balls, including 1 six and 4 fours, earning him the Player of the Match awa...

Big blow to Punjab Kings — the team's star player has been ruled out of IPL 2025.

Lockie Ferguson Injury: Punjab Kings are set to face Kolkata Knight Riders today, but the team has received a major setback ahead of the match. Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to an injury. Ferguson sustained the injury near his left hip during the match against Hyderabad. A...

"Brain Stopped Working?" Following the biggest IPL loss to KKR, MS Dhoni and CSK's "experienced" players are subjected to harsh questions.

The Chennai Super Kings, captained by MS Dhoni, suffered their worst IPL loss in terms of balls left on Friday. The defending champions chased out the five-time champs in only 10.1 overs after they could only muster 103/9 in 20 overs against the Kolkata Knight Riders. CSK is currently ranked ninth out of ten team...

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